What Did You Miss at the 3rd Lab Operations & Facility Management Summit
Building on the success of our flagship East Coast series, the Lab Ops & Facility Management for Biopharma Summit welcomed biopharma lab operations and facilities leaders to share how they are evolving their labs to meet new operational demands.
As the only forum dedicated to helping lab operations professionals run smarter, more efficient laboratories while navigating tighter budgets, shifting workforce structures, and increasing operational complexity, the summit delivered practical insights tailored to the realities of the role. Whether attendees supported lab operations, facilities, or both, the meeting reflected the multifaceted nature of their responsibilities and provided actionable strategies to optimize resources, integrate new technologies, and better support scientists.
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What was New for 2026?
Doing More With Less: Building Resilient Lab Operations in a Volatile Biopharma Landscape
Explore how lab operations leaders are adapting to workforce fluctuations, tighter budgets, and shifting pipelines while maintaining operational excellence. Learn practical strategies to manage resources, prioritize critical workflows, and keep research moving forward despite uncertainty.
Marta Verby, Senior Director, Laboratory Operations, Deep Genomics
Megen Lehrkamp, Director, Site Operations, Bristol Myers Squibb
Margaux McBirney, Senior Manager, Lab Operations, Talus Bio
Integrating Automation, AI, & Emerging Technologies to Unlock Operational Efficiency
Learn how experts are implementing automation and AI tools across the R&D lab to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and accelerate scientific productivity. Gain insights into practical applications, overcoming adoption hurdles, and measuring the impact of emerging technologies.
Megan McMaster, Senior Laboratory Operations Manager, New Limit
Justin Provchy, Senior Director, Automation, Terray Therapeutics
Optimizing Vendor Partnerships & Procurement Strategies to Spend with Intention
Vertex Pharmaceuticals demonstrates how to unlock operational savings without compromising lab reliability. Discover approaches to vendor management, service contract negotiation, and procurement strategies that maximize value and maintain smooth operations across multiple lab environments.
Jack Barger, Senior Director, Research Operations, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Zahrah Mogri, Research Laboratory Manager, Cytokinetics
Designing Flexible Facilities & Lab Spaces to Support Evolving Research Needs
Case studies showcasing how adaptable lab designs and strategic facility planning can future-proof infrastructure, manage transitions, and support both growth and uncertainty. Learn lessons from real-world scenarios to optimize lab layout, equipment placement, and space utilization.
Giuseppe Mirra, Director, Facilities & Engineering, AbbVie
David Adams, Lab Operations Manager, Xaira Therapeutics
Driving Cross-Functional Alignment to Secure Buy-In & Operational Investment
Merck and Inotiv reveal strategies to translate lab operations value into strategic impact. Learn how to strengthen collaboration across scientists, finance, facilities, and EHS teams, securing internal support for initiatives, operational investment, and long-term efficiency gains.
Ed Markey, Lab Manager, Merck
Jim Steel, Senior Director, Operations & Site Optimization, Inotiv
Explore the 2026 Full Event Guide
- 70+ Senior Lab Ops & Facilities Leaders benchmarking how to do more with less while maintaining compliant, high-performing lab environments
- 20+ World-Class Speakers sharing real operational playbooks across automation, AI adoption, vendor strategy, and facilities resilience
- 2 Hands-On Workshops built for immediate implementation: practical AI in lab ops and vendor strategy to reduce spend while maintaining service excellence
- 6+ Hours of Dedicated Networking designed for peer benchmarking, problem-solving, and high-quality connections across West Coast biopharma
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